Norton Internet Security 2009 3 User Edition and Save and Restore 2 0

Norton Internet Security 2009 protects your computer, your identity, and your home network without slowing you down. Norton Identity Safe safeguards your personal information, logins, passwords, and credit card information from online theft, while the Norton Protection System works to stop threats before they impact you. Patent-pending browser protection lets you surf the Internet without fear, and a smart two-way firewall automatically blocks threats from entering or leaving your system.

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5 Stars Norton Internet Security 2009 - 3 User Edition & Save & Restore 2.0
its a fantstic seurity utility procts ad has antivirus with al the thing you need if your on 24 hr a day

5 Stars HUGE improvement over Norton Internet Security 2008
I wrote in my review of Norton Internet Security 2008 that I used the product - but despised it. The hit to my system’s resources was just too great, and I turned much of it off as a result.

The 2009 version is MUCH faster - to the point where I am leaving all options enabled. The hit to the system appears to be minimal. The user interface is simpler and less confusing also. Big improvements all around.

Be aware that the engines underlying Internet Security 2009 and Norton 360 are reported to be different, with 360 using the older version (i.e., performance problems).

4 Stars security at a click
Norton Internet Security 2009 (3 User Edition) was easy to install and register. The security system scanned my harddrive immediately and resolving issues is quite simple. The protection offered is excellent, warning me immediately not to open an attachment if it detects the presence of a virus or worm.

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Alsoft DiskWarrior 4 0 Mac Univeral Binary WDD105

DiskWarrior is the safest, the most technologically advanced, and the most powerful utility to eliminate directory damage available for any computer. DiskWarrior uses a different approach to disk directory repair than other programs. DiskWarrior is not a disk repair program in the conventional sense. Instead of patching the original directory, it uses a patent-pending technology to quickly build a new replacement directory using data recovered from the original directory, thereby recovering files and folders that you thought were lost and that no other program could recover. Monitors drive hardware for potential drive failure Verification of replacement directory ensures data integrity Comparison of original directory with replacement directory tells you which files and folders may have been affected by directory damage Patented preview feature to view what the disk will look like after the directory is rebuilt, allowing you to view files and folders before any directory changes are written to disk Repairs damaged boot blocks and blesses the system folder to ensure that the computer will start from the repaired disk

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars good
They were nice. Although not to knowledgeable about the disk I ordered. Had to send it back. But they were quick to respond. I do hope that the charge to my credit card will soon show they refunded me as it was almost $100.00. So far is still on my credit card statement.

5 Stars Great Product
This product worked great for us. As a school we need to save money whenever we can and this product has in 1 month saved us over $600.00 in what would otherwise have been some expensive computer repairs.

Ronda Watson

Mesquite Trails Elementary School

5 Stars diskwarrior
This diskwarrior Is one of the BEST Items out there!!!It does all that Is says It can.I love It ..It has save my MAC from crashing and save all of my information..

Thank’s again for an all around GOOD product….

The Gman!!!

5 Stars Fixed my Problem
Disk warrior was able to fix my dying hd which gave me enough time to recover my important files . highly recommend it

4 Stars DiskWarrior
I had a mix up with the address (totally my fault) but i received the item in the described condition and promptly, thanks!

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Norton SystemWorks 2008 Basic Edition 11 0

Norton Systemworks 2008 Basic is your all-purpose tool for better PC maintenance and security. Repair and maintain your PC health, while reversing failed Software installations with a click. You can also remove unneeded Internet clutter. Norton Utilities runs continuously in the background, to help you recover from crashes, repair your system, and fix errors on your hard disk. It also lets you compare different File versions and recover deleted files, and it helps to optimize the performance of your hard drive. Norton GoBack allows you to easily undo problems with your PC. You can restore your PC to a healthy state by going back minutes, hours, or even days depending on avaliable hard drive space. You can also GoBack to restore files that have been deleted or modified, and to try new software safely. Returns your computer to a pre-crash state after system failures Recovers individual folders, files, previous document versions, and unsaved files Monitors software installations and reverses failed or unwanted installations System Requirements - Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, Windows XP Home, XP Pro, 300MHz or higher processor, 256MB RAM, 275MB of free space, DVD or CD-ROM drive, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Super VGA (800×600) or higher-resolution video adapter and monitor

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars Norton System Works Basic
Norton System Works BASIC dovetails perfectly with Spysweeper Antivirus and MS firewall. Computer is working better than ever, without conflicts.

1 Star Too restrictive for use when you really need it
I purchased this item because I needed to wipe a disk for resale. It turns out that it cannot wipe the disk of the computer it boots from since it needs to be “installed” first. So you have to remove the hard disk and put it in a different computer where the product is installed. Also, there is no way to make a bootable CD for use in repairing problems where the system cannot boot up. So, what use is Norton Disk Doctor then if it can only be used when the disk is working?

And of course with the product activation, you must know where you need the product installed before you need it because you have only one chance to install it and it can never be uninstalled and moved to a different computer.

1 Star Lousy customer support
I’ve had to reformat my computer several times and each time I either get Norton Go Back to work, or the other diagnostics, but not both at the same time. A technician tried to help me online, but was unable. He told me someone would contact me the next day to resolve. That was months ago. It is still unresolved.

Norton does not seem to care about ensuring that its products work properly and this is one of the reasons I may be switching to a Mac for my next computer.

1 Star Be Ready to Waste Days of Your Life Installing this!!!!
As a computer-literate, 10+ year veteran of using the Norton/Symantec brand, I have to call it quits after this. With a previous version of SystemWorks installed on my XP desktop, this SystemWorks upgrade required running Norton Removal Tool prior to installing–only the Removal Tool couldn’t hack it. After wasting days trying to succeed with the install, I’ve given up. I’ll find another Brand.

5 Stars Norton System Works 2008
I REALLY LIKE THE SYSTEM WORKS AND THIS WAS A GOOD VALUE FOR IT. I WOULD BUY THIS PRODUCT AGAIN NEXT YEAR. IT WAS DELIVERED FAST AND FREE SHIPPING IS GREAT.

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Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing 16 Old Version

Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing 16 helps you perform better at work and online, with this simple guide to better keyboarding! Explore 30 different lessons and perfect typing technique for faster and more efficient work.

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5 Stars I have been a happy user for many years and versions
I was already a very speedy typist when I bought Mavis Beacon for my husband, and for fun I tried the programme too: well, it immediately spotted my weak point: symbols and numbers (I rarely have to use them!), and earnestly presented me a lesson on those. I was mortified and I laughed, so started using it myself. This is one of the wonderful features: the programme sees where your weaknesses are, and in the next lessons concentrates on those. Then my son grew up, and started using it, then my daughter was born, and now she’s almost 11 and has also started using it… of course it’s a different version now, the third I own. I find it as brilliant as it was, although I must say that the changes from v.9 to v.16 are not that many. But then, if a thing is good as it is, why change it?

You have to be humble and patient, and Mavis will be very patient and very encouraging, even if you make a hundred mistakes: she will just say “OK, you need some more work on these keys. Let’s begin a lesson with new combinations, and you will soon learn them”.

An advice. If you want to see results, follow the programmes guidelines, don’t rush to do the games (as my son does), just go through the lessons. You can easily repeat a lesson whenever you want, if you succeed at a test but still you don’t feel confident (or if you succeeded by cheating, i.e. looking at the keyboard).

The interface is pleasant and relaxing, the music too, and gives you rhythm (but you can turn it off if it gets on your nerves, and put your own music or no music at all - or a metronome, if you so wish!).

A very nice feature is the keyboard with the moving fingers at the bottom of the screen (the key to be used is highlighted every time to help you see where it is). So you can start by not looking at your own keyboard and hands, just looking at the one on the screen, and then as you learn the keys don’t look at anything but the text.

Who cares about the differences in spelling? You just have to copy what you see! If what you write beneath the examples is correct, it will be blue, errors are in red. You don’t have to press “enter”, it automatically goes to the next line. After completing the text, your WPM (word per minute)speed is measured, and then adjusted according to your mistake percentage, so that you are not tempted to type quickly but carelessly like a reviewer here who almost gave me a headache. Accuracy is far more important, and you are also encouraged to type rhythmically, with a steady rhythm. I had learned this in typing school, decades ago (in 1973, if you must know!), and I know how important is for developing speed.

The games in Mavis Beacon are great fun, although some can be stressful as you have to avoid sharks or crashing your iceberg etc… My children love creature creation, where by typing you can create fantastic creatures.

A useful video tutorial on how to sit correctly and align your arms and hands on the table for ergonomic work is also included.

OK, now on the funny note: Mavis Beacon’s face gets whiter with each new version. Does this make for better sales?

I live in Greece and I had a font problem some years ago, which made use of the programme impossible (my font didn’t align with their font, and everything I typed was marked as error). I e-mailed customer service. They were very quick to reply and helpful, although what they said didn’t solve the problem - it was due to something else, I found out.

I recommend this programme to anybody. Yes, having British or French or Italian keyboard makes it useless, I agree. (I didn’t have this problem because in Greece we use American/Greek keyboard).

1 Star Get only the Deluxe
There is practically no substantial difference between version 15 and 16 UNLESS you get the deluxe version of 16. Then you have a few more games. I did find 16 for $4. but had to pay $5 shipping/handling for each copy (even though it came in one package!). They should just put the price at $9. and I wouldn’t have been so irritated. Still, don’t bother getting version 16 unless you get the Deluxe, IMHO.

5 Stars Fantastic
I love this program. My daughter is making very good progress and loves to use it too. I would recommend this to anyone that wants to learn how to type and not be bored.

1 Star M. Becon 16 won’t instll to Vista
I got new Sony Vaio with Windows VIst. When I tried to install MBTT 16 it cted like there ws no CD in the drawer.

5 Stars Great For All Ages
This typing program is the best I have ever used. I have been trying many typing games to learn how to type and this is the only one that has worked. I am now 11 and can type with ease. I recommend this for all ages.

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Micromat TechTool Pro 4 Mac

This is the eagerly anticipated Universal Binary version of TechTool Pro that will run on both Intel and PowerPC-based Macs. It fully supports the hardware changes introduced to the Macintosh platform with the introduction of the new MacIntel chipsets. All of the features of the program that were previously available for PowerPC based Macs are available for Intel-based Macs as well. This includes the innovative eDrive (emergency startup partition) feature of the program, found nowhere else. In addition to Universal Binary support, the new release will also include some significant program enhancements, including improved Disk Controller test routines. Unlike most application software, more than a simple re-compile of the program was required to support the new Intel-based Macs. Because TechTool Pro works with the computer hardware at the lowest levels, it was necessary for Micromat to completely re-engineer the software from the ground up. In order to support the new models, Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) is required to run the program.
TechTool Pro ships on DVD for both PowerPC and Intel-based Macs. The DVD will automatically boot the correct system version.
No product comes close to TechTool Pro for ensuring that all of your hardware and software is operating at peak performance. No other software gives you the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your valuable data is protected by the latest technology. With a single mouse click, TechTool Pro can automatically run a series of sophisticated tests that will troubleshoot almost any problem you are having with your Macintosh.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars I Think It’s Good
Some software’s are so complicated - but this doesn’t appear to be. It seems to be rather quite simple… That is, if I’m taking advantages of all it can do. I bought it because of the reviews on this site and CNET. I guess it “dose” good for the “system” becsue it seems to run better afterwords (CERTAINLY not worse) - however if my computing functions are all that complicated in the first place to need such “refining” remains to be seen. So I recommend it “just because” it’s good to have something that dose what it says it dose… But always remember - don’t fool yourself - run the “advanced” scan at night - it will tip the scales at FOUR HOURS or even more…

5 Stars Works as advertised. I am very pleased with their new 5.02 update.
I am a reluctant “need to maintain this Mac” user. I am a webmaster for my church using iWeb. I looked at Disc Warrior and didn’t understand the features offered. I tried the trial download and still didn’t understand disc warrior.

After generating a “disc error” disc utility couldn’t fix I frantically searched for a solution and found the tech tool version that came with my Appe Care Warranty.

Never could fix problem with that version. I bought the Pro version, at that time 4.6 and got it fixed in 5 minutes!

The new interface is much better when doing volume optimization. There is a graphic that lets you clearly see where you are in this lengthy process. It does take a long time to complete, but the performance of your machine will amaze you.

I used to take 45 Min. to an hr. to completely back up 141+ GB to a backup disc. After the optimization it takes 7 minutes!

You DO need to read their documentation. Get familiar with what they tell you before you start willy-nilly trying things.

This program is not meant for the highly networked Terabyte business. Again they tell you clearly what they can and can not do on what hardware, running which operating system versions. Excellent job Micromat.

1 Star TechTool Pro v4.6.1 will not work with Mac OS X 10.5
I’ve had Tech Tool Pro from the start. I thought it to be essential. Not so as it will not work for me with Mac 6S X 10.5.

I have a G-Drive 500 GB exterior hard drive. It is the item 4.6.1 cannot deal with. I have just run a complete defrag of the G-Drive in this, my 20th or so attempt to get 4.6.1 to run. Running the medium program, as recommended for periodic maintence, it runs to Volumes, Volume Structures (for the G-Drive) to the point of Catalog File (B-Tree) number 1394362 of 2604014 and freezes. Nothing clicks. The computer must then be completely shut down then restarted in order to get the disk to eject.

This completely worthless. And to think I paid an upgrade from 4.5 only to get the code more perfectly written to serve the Intel processors. My unit is still a Powerbook with G4 chip.

And to think I paid for the 4.6 then the announcements about 5.0 began with explanation mmost all of us would have to pay for an entire upgrade again.

If Micromat thinks we will all be sheep & buy 5.0 they have another thing coming.

5 Stars excellent service
received shipping notice right away. did not receive my software for like a month. emailed amazon and they sent another one right away.

1 Star Do NOT waste your $$$$
To begin with, TTP is not by any means the only game in town. It is however, going to be the the most expensive or completely useless. Micromat will be happy either way. As a current Micromat customer, I am the proud owner of an expensive utility that worked for all of two months. Leopard broke it completely. When Micromat updated their utility to be compatible with Apple’s current OS, they wanted all of us to pay them again. They simply renamed the “update” from “Techtool Pro 4″ r4.5.3 to “Techtool Pro 4″ r4.6.1 an “upgrade”. They’re also calling their all new “Techtool Pro 5″ an “upgrade”. Do yourself a favor, buy Diskwarrior and you’ll only have to pay for it just the one time.

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